Clinical case: Abortion outbreak - an old favourite returns
The “normal” sporadic and unexplained abortion rate in pigs is approximately 1 to 2 % of pigs that are mated and achieve a pregnancy.
Page 2 of articles about abortion
Clinical case: A PRRS Case
This case starts with abortions that occur dramatically in April. They begin on Saturday the 23rd and during the following week continue until reaching 34 abortions.
Clinical case: Abortion in young sows
Abortion occurred in 90% of first parity sows and in 10% of second parity sows.
Seasonal effects on oocyte developmental competence in sows experiencing pregnancy loss
The aims of this study were to determine whether WSI and season are associated with changes in oocyte developmental competence in sows experiencing early and late pregnancy loss.
Farrowing Monitoring (II)
A good result in stillbirths is difficult to achieve without inducing farrowings.
Diagnosis of Porcine Respiratory and Reproductive Syndrome
In reproductive disease, submission of several whole affected litters is advisable to provide material for diagnosis of PRRSV and other diseases causing reproductive or neonatal problems.
PRRS: Diagnostic testing methods
This article will focus on selected antigen and antibody detection methods based on their application by practicing veterinarians to field cases in the US.
PRRS: Etiology and clinical manifestation
Scott Dee, the prestigious American veterinarian who is known worldwide for his research on the PRRS virus, will be in charge of this section which is dedicated exclusively to the PRRS disease. Every month a new article will be published related to subjects such as etiology and clinical signs, transmission routes, diagnostic testing methods, biosecurity or control and eradication.